Most Played Multiplayer Games on Steam
Take a look at the top multiplayer games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of July 15th 2025. Want to explore even more multiplayer titles available on Steam? Explore the complete list of the best multiplayer games.
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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played multiplayer game, thanks to its 761,409 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
761,409
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 339,286 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among multiplayer games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
339,286
players
3. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a game developed and published by . Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. While seeing 115,296 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among multiplayer games based on player count.
7.9
228,817
58,752
115,296
players
4. Rust
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night. Rust is a game developed and published by . Released on February 08th 2018 has received 1,227,784 reviews of which 1,071,135 were positive and 156,649 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. With 105,143 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.7
1,071,135
156,649
105,143
players
5. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X
Rainbow Six Siege X is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Siege X is a game developed and published by . Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 85,062 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
85,062
players
6. Dead by Daylight
Trapped forever in a realm of eldritch evil where even death is not an escape, four determined Survivors face a bloodthirsty Killer in a vicious game of nerve and wits. Pick a side and step into a world of tension and terror with horror gaming's best asymmetrical multiplayer. Dead by Daylight is a game developed and published by . Released on June 14th 2016 has received 797,216 reviews of which 630,223 were positive and 166,993 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 69,346 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
7.9
630,223
166,993
69,346
players
7. PEAK
PEAK is a co-op climbing game where the slightest mistake can spell your doom. Either solo or as a group of lost nature scouts, your only hope of rescue from a mysterious island is to scale the mountain at its center. Do you have what it takes to reach the PEAK? PEAK is a game developed and published by . Released on June 16th 2025 has received 54,751 reviews of which 51,085 were positive and 3,666 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 57,761 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
9.2
51,085
3,666
57,761
players
8. Stardew Valley
You've inherited your grandfather's old farm plot in Stardew Valley. Armed with hand-me-down tools and a few coins, you set out to begin your new life. Can you learn to live off the land and turn these overgrown fields into a thriving home? Stardew Valley is a game developed and published by . Released on February 26th 2016 has received 886,195 reviews of which 872,384 were positive and 13,811 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.8 out of 10. With 52,747 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
9.8
872,384
13,811
52,747
players
9. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a game developed and published by . Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 48,142 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
48,142
players
10. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a game developed and published by . Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. With 46,996 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played multiplayer games.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
46,996
players